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Chicago Sky to Retire Allie Quigley's No. 14
- Allie Quigley, a three-time WNBA All-Star and longtime Chicago Sky player, officially announced her retirement on Tuesday via a personal essay.
- Quigley entered the league in 2008, played for several teams including Phoenix Mercury, but joined the Sky in 2013 where she became a key contributor.
- She earned the Sixth Woman of the Year award in consecutive seasons, 2014 and 2015, was selected for the All-Star Game three years in a row from 2017 through 2019, and played a key role in leading the Sky to their inaugural championship in 2021.
- Quigley said she pulled an “Irish Goodbye on the W” and highlighted that bringing her daughter into the world in April was her proudest achievement alongside winning the championship.
- Quigley's retirement marks the close of a 14-year career including successful international seasons, and she stands as the Chicago Sky's second-leading scorer with growing focus on motherhood.
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Chicago Sky to retire Allie Quigley's No. 14
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Sky are set to retire the number of one of the franchise's all-time greats. The Sky will retire Allie Quigley’s No. 14 jersey during the pregame portion of their July 9 matchup against the Dallas Wings. Quigley’s jersey will be the first retired by the Sky organization. “It’s not easy saying goodbye to basketball, but I feel so lucky to have been able to play in the WNBA and live out my dream,” Quigley said. “And to b…
Former Sky guard Allie Quigley officially announces WNBA retirement after 14 seasons
Three-time WNBA All-Star Allie Quigley has officially announced her retirement from professional basketball, confirming the news in a personal essay published Tuesday in The Players’ Tribune. Quigley last suited up in the WNBA during the 2022 season, but had never formally announced her departure. Reflecting on her journey, Quigley shared the news with her trademark candor and a bit of humor, saying she “pulled an Irish Goodbye on the W.” In her…
Former Chicago Sky Star Says Goodbye to the WNBA in Heartfelt Fashion
Former Chicago Sky Star Allie Quigley announced her retirement from the WNBA.Quigley said her goodbyes on June 10 in a heartfelt letter on The Players’ Tribune, which is a media platform athletes use to start deep conversations.“Alright, guys……… that’s it for me. I guess I didn’t pull an Irish goodbye on you after all,” wrote Quigley.WNBA DreamsQuigley was drafted No. 22 overall in the 2008 WNBA draft. However, she would suit up for the Phoenix …
Longtime Sky scoring star Allie Quigley makes retirement official
NEW YORK — Sky great Allie Quigley, who last played in the WNBA in 2022, officially retired Tuesday. She called it an “Irish Goodbye,” as in slipping out of the party without saying a word. Quigley, 38, grew up in Joliet and played for the Sky from 2013 through ’22. She was a three-time All-Star and a key piece of their 2021 championship season. She was the franchise’s all-time leading scorer until her wife, point guard Courtney Vandersloot, bro…
Sky to retire Allie Quigley’s No. 14 next month
Now that longtime Sky sharpshooter Allie Quigley is officially retired, the team announced Wednesday that it will raise her No. 14 to the rafters at its July 9 game against the Wings. Hers will be the first number the Sky retire, with Candace Parker’s No. 3 set to go up Aug. 25. Quigley was a three-time All-Star and a key piece of the 2021 championship team during her decade with the Sky. She was their all-time leading scorer until last month, w…
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